NATO plans to cancel annual summits to avoid potentially tense meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump next year, according to reports from Brussels and Washington. The move comes amid rising tensions between the alliance and the White House.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes the US for lacking an exit strategy in the Iran conflict, warning of economic impacts and urging a quick resolution to the ongoing hostilities.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized the United States for its lack of an exit strategy regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran, warning of potential economic consequences and calling for a swift resolution.

Germany's Merz says Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses. Chancellor says Zelensky would need referendum majority for such a step, and could tell Ukrainians he opened the way to Europe.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses, and that President Zelensky would need a referendum majority to do so, adding that Zelensky could tell the Ukrainian people that he opened the way to Europe.

Iran seeks advanced air defence systems from Russia, says University of Tehran professor. Foad Izadi says Tehran wants to reduce vulnerability to future attacks.

Iran is seeking stronger military support from Russia, especially advanced air defence systems, to make the country less vulnerable to future attacks, says Foad Izadi, associate professor at the University of Tehran.

France warns UN Security Council: Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global trade. Jean-Noel Barrot says freedom of navigation at stake, 'inaction is not an option.'

Jean-Noel Barrot warned the UN Security Council on Monday that freedom of navigation and the rules-based order are at stake in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, urging that 'inaction is not an option.' He said the crisis 'has lasted too long' and threatens global trade.